Known for health sciences
South Dakota State University is a public town institution in Brookings, South Dakota. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1121.
A mid-sized campus of 8.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,070 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,219.
Established
1881
Mascot
Jack the Jackrabbit
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I
99%Acceptance
1121SAT Avg
8,798Students
17:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$55,070Earnings 10yr
$18,219Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate98.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1121
Reading & WritingMid: 540
520640
MathMid: 560
520660
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 22
1926
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$9,299
Tuition (out-of-state)$12,809
Room & Board$9,562
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$22,761
Average Net Price$18,219
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,517
$30–48K$14,297
$48–75K$17,811
$75–110K$19,424
$110K+$20,048
Programs (188)
Student Body
Undergrads
8,798
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%
Race & Ethnicity
White 86%
Black 1%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate59.6%
Freshman Retention82.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$49,564
8 Years$52,417
10 Years$55,070
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$44,500
Men
$56,200
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Source: Wikipedia